HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook
HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 3. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen display

stylish aluminum design

fast charging support

solid performance benchmarks

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook and Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.7 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.58 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 1.265 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) - 201
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Slim Design, Full HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) anti-glare PixelSense
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-17000 -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, low light enhancement Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.6 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9.75 hours Up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, glass with chemical etched surface Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
USB-C
Dock
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Cyberlink PowerDVD, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, CyberLink YouCam BE, Foxit PhantomPDF Express, HP PageLift, HP File Sanitizer, HP BIOSphere, HP Wireless Hotspot, HP Touchpoint Manager, Skype for Business Plus CAL Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 1040 G3 Notebook Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Master Record Security, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, 1 USB 3.1 charging port, 1 USB-C charging port -
Compliant Standards RoHS, WEEE -
SAR Value - 0.308 W/kg (body)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Limited warranty - 1 year
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